Ignition timing on a 1981 special

Vloukole

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Hi guys

Does anyone know how to set the timing on a 81 special? The whole unit is different than what I am use to. Where do I attach the test light to confirm the timing?
 
This it what the manual says.:)
 

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Thank you. Can I set mine the same as the picture, using the notch at the bottom of the plate?
 
There is a few threads on setting timing on here and you can download the manual also. When you have the fly wheel at the LF mark the part of the rotor with the dot on it should be at 12 o'clock or aligned with the top magnetic poll of the pickup coil.
 

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